Talk Louisiana

President of the EBR Parish School Board Dadrius Lanus speaks on the recent voting against renewing the contract of Superintendent Dr. Sito Narcisse. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks various local and national political topics including the House of Reps vote on the impeachment of President Biden.

President and CEO of The Water Institute Beaux Jones speaks on the organization as a whole and also his life and career to this point. Former LSU basketball player and Ukrainian businessman Roman Rubchenko talks the war between Ukraine and Russia and Volodymyr Zelenskyy plea for aid.

Former WAFB sports director Steve Schneider is joined by LRN news and sports director Jeff Palermo to talk LSU QB Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy win and Louisiana sports. Lobbyist Joe Mapes speaks on various political topics including upcoming legislative sessions.

Libertarian Party Presidential Candidate Chase Oliver speaks on the libertarian party overall, his nomination, and also his campaign and candidacy. Artistic director for BRBT Molly Buchmann talks her final production, The Nutcracker, amid her upcoming retirement.

Former WAFB sports director Steve Schneider is joined by LRN news and sports director Jeff Palermo to talk LSU QB Jayden Daniels' Heisman Trophy win and Louisiana sports. Lobbyist Joe Mapes speaks on various political topics including upcoming legislative sessions.

Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell talks an upcoming project in Calcasieu parish. Head of the Green Army General Russel Honore comments on several political topics including new governor Jeff Landry, what's going on in Washington, and also war throughout the world. Music and film critic John Wirt remembers singer-songwriter Jim Morrison.

The Advocate's Mark Ballard speaks on the latest political developments locally and nationally.

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon gives insight into his last days on the job and also various topics regarding the insurance industry. Co-owner and operator of Uptown Climbing Lee Guilbeau talks his start into the business and his journey to this point.

Vice president and chief development office for Volunteers of America Shannon Abney speaks on the organization and also the latest with tax relief. For more information and to donate, visit https://www.voascla.org/our-ministry-of-service . Former editor for The Advocate Peter Kovacs talks the world of journalism locally and nationally. Financial advisor Fred Dent gives an update on the markets and...

Longtime LPB producer Dorothy Kendrick speaks on a major upcoming production ,"A Tall Order", regarding the Louisiana State Capital. For more information, visit https://louisianaradionetwork.com/2023/12/04/new-lpb-documentary-looks-at/ . Jim Caldwell from the Baton Rouge Airport gives insight into what's new and also information with the Washington flight. The Advocate/Times Picayune's Tyler Bridg...

Lanny Keller from The Advocate reflects on his career over the years on his last day at The Advocate after 25 years. Artist and former Tulane football player Mark Olivari and former LSU player Robert Dow Jr. remember the iconic 1973 LSU vs. Tulane game on its 50 year anniversary.

Lanny Keller from The Advocate reflects on his career over the years on his last day at The Advocate after 25 years. Artist and former Tulane football player Mark Olivari and former LSU player Robert Dow Jr. remember the iconic 1973 LSU vs. Tulane game on its 50 year anniversary.

City-Parish's former chief administrative officer for Mayor Broome Darryl Gissel speaks on various topics including his experience as chief of staff and also his thoughts on the search for a police chief. The Advocate's Mark Ballard talks local and national political topics including the recent passing of Henry Kissinger and the upcoming presidential election year.

Columnist Louis Avallone speaks on the results of the recent Shreveport election for sheriff. Political consultant Mary Patricia Wray is joined by reporter Greg Hilburn to talk various local and national political topics.

Republican political consultant Scott Wilfong is joined by Democratic blogger and Southeastern professor Dayne Sherman to discuss various local and national political topics. Writer Joseph McBride gives his thoughts on the latest developments with the JFK assassination.

Former secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Charles Melançon Charles Melançon gives his thoughts on local and national political topics including the new governor Jeff Landry and his administration as well as Mike Johnson and the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election. Talk Louisiana host Jim Engster speaks on LSU QB Jayden Daniels and the Heisman by referencing Tiger Rag g...

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott discusses American and regional political topics as well as the upcoming Founders Luncheon. For more information, visit https://www.wrkf.org/tags/wrkf-events. Jim Engster remembers JFK on the 60th anniversary of his assassination by referencing an appearance from Richard Lipsey and Vincent Bugliosi on The Jim Engster Show ten years ago.

Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser made his regular appearance on the show. Jim and the Lt. Governor spent most of their time together talking about the crime problem in New Orleans and potential solutions. Numerous callers also expressed their thoughts. The Advocate's Washington D.C. correspondent Mark Ballard was also on for his weekly spot. They continued the New Orleans crime problem discussion, but...

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott discusses American and regional political topics as well as the upcoming Founders Luncheon. For more information, visit https://www.wrkf.org/tags/wrkf-events. Jim Engster remembers JFK on the 60th anniversary of his assassination by referencing an appearance from Richard Lipsey and Vincent Bugliosi on The Jim Engster Show ten years ago.

Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell speaks on carbon capture in Louisiana and also the state of the Democratic party amid the recent elections. CNO of Cane River Pecan Jady Regard talks his journey to this point and the company as a whole.

Law professor at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center Tom Galligan speaks on his career to this point and also various other topics. Board-certified ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist Dr. Henry Barham talks his cutting edge research regarding COVID. Columnist for The Advocate Smiley Anders reflects on his life and times on his 86th birthday.

Democratic candidate for State Treasurer Dustin Granger talks his campaign and candidacy for the upcoming November 18th runoff election. Columnist Quin Hillyer comments on various local and national political topics including Sen. Markwayne Mullin.